Abstract: A black thermoplastic molding composition which containing a dye combination made from nonabsorbing, non-black polymer-soluble dyes which produce a black thermoplastic molding composition which is translucent or transparent to laser light.

Abstract: A distributed modem in order to achieve non-cellular cordless/wireless data communications for portable computers is described. In one embodiment, the modem includes three components, a digital signal processor (DSP), a coder/decoder (CODEC), and a digital-access arrangement (DAA). The DSP resides within a PCMCIA card for insertion into a computer. The CODEC and the DAA reside on a base station. The PCMCIA card and the base station communicate with one another via two transceivers, one each at the PCMCIA card and the base station.

Abstract: An upholstered foldable furniture system for mounting on a horizontal surface, having a first unfolded configuration for seating; and a second folded configuration for storage and shipping. The system comprises a horizontal seat support frame having a rear support member, front support member, and spaced apart side support members. A back member, having a bottom back member, top back member, and spaced aside side support members is rotatably secured to a rear support member, and is rotatable between a position parallel to the seat support frame and an obtuse angle with respect to the seat support frame. Left and right arm members are each comprised of a rear arm frame, a front arm frame, an upper arm frame, and a lower arm frame. The lower arm frames are rotatably secured to the side support members so that they can rotate through approximately 180 degrees from a vertically upward position to a vertically downward position.

Abstract: In electronic systems for power adjustment in motor vehicles, conventional mechanical linkages or Bowden cables are replaced or supplemented by the transmission of electric signals. Such an electronic power adjustment device contains a control unit (6) which acts on the power adjustment means (9) via an electric actuator (8). In order to influence the engine power, an accelerator pedal (5) is provided as a setpoint generator. In a converter (7), the accelerator pedal position is converted into an electric signal which is supplied to the control unit (6). During the starting of the vehicle, a driving authorization control is carried out. According to the invention, the vehicle engine can already be started during the driving authorization control, but accelerator pedal position is taken into account by the control unit (6) only when the driving authorization control is concluded positively.

Abstract: In a method for producing an electrical connection between a flexible printed-circuit board (1) and a metallic mating contact member (8), a light-radiating opening (5) is formed in a first insulating layer (2) and a connecting opening (6) is formed in a second insulating layer (3). A section (8a) of the metallic mating contact member (8) is brought into bearing contact with a conductor track (4) through the connecting opening (6). Welding/soldering of the conductor track (4) to the connecting section (8a) is brought about by radiant heating by means of laser light (9) directed through the light-radiating opening (5).

Abstract: A method and apparatus in which a granular adsorbent, absorbent, chemisorptive, or catalytic material, particularly activated carbon is intermixed with (a) meltable polymer(s), and that the resulting mixture is heated under pressure and pressed into a molded piece (2). We propose to heat the mixture under pressure in a connecting part for a respirator or fan filter unit or in a connecting part (1) for an adapter for a respirator or fan filter unit, thereby positively and/or non-positively compacting it with said connecting part, and to make the connection between said connecting part (1) and said compacted mixture gastight.

Abstract: An improved two-stage comminuting and dehydrating system is efficient, environmentally sound, and may be employed to process sticky materials. The system includes a pair of cyclone structures for comminuting and dehydrating. Injection ports are positioned for injection of viscid substances directly into the low pressure region of each cone. The secondary cyclone structure is equipped with a lower exit port. A single blower is coupled with the cyclone structures to form an air flow loop from the primary cone bottom to the secondary cone top and from the secondary cone top to the primary cone top. Airflow for cycling material between the cones is controlled by feedback from moisture and particle size monitoring devices in a collection unit coupled with the secondary cone.

Abstract: A device for connecting a tool to a mechanical drive contains as the coupling element a spring washer coupling or clutch, which is made in one piece from metal and at least in the rotation direction has a limited resilience. Use is made thereof for preventing torque peaks in the case of a sudden deceleration of the tool, e.g. if a screw strikes a wood surface.

Abstract: In an indicating instrument (1) with a translucent dial (8), an illuminated pointer (4) is arranged, out of the viewing direction of a viewer, behind the dial (8) on its rear, inner side (7). An additional covering glass for protecting the pointer (4) can thus be dispensed with.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewy confectionery product, preferably a chewy sweet product, and to methods for making such products. The chewy confectionery product contains oxidized starch, optionally in combination with a gum such as gum arabic, as a replacement for at least a part and preferably all of the gelatin in the product. The chewy confectionery product has the property of providing a long-lasting cohesive chew.

Abstract: A method for a quantitative detection of a linear movement or rotary movement. The method includes the steps of emitting radiation from at least two light emitters in a pulsed mode at a same clock frequency or different clock frequencies and detecting the radiation from the two light emitters by a detection device. It furthermore includes the steps of increasingly shadowing the radiations by a movable grid device or separating signals originating from different light emitters by an evaluation circuit coupled to said detection device.

Abstract: A parallax viewing system is disclosed that permits a viewer to change viewpoints and look around objects by providing the viewer with multiple viewpoints. The parallax viewing system can include a plurality of viewpoints in each viewing direction of a two dimensional display. A viewpoint/parallax generator causes a liquid crystal array to vary its viewing angle over time across a plurality of viewpoints 1 through N, while applying the appropriate image data for the respective viewpoint. The liquid crystal array or other suitable display technology is fabricated with a narrow viewing angle. The liquid crystal material should be selected to handle a wide bias voltage (contrast) variation. Thus, by varying the applied bias voltage, the viewing angle of the display system may be tuned from left to right, for example, by varying the bias voltage. In an illustrative three dimensional implementation, the input image signal is encoded with a left eye (LE) and right eye (RE) image for each viewpoint.

Abstract: A method and system for decoding is provided. In an aspect of the invention, an iterative method for decoding that utilizes a transformation of probability messages back and forth between formats that allow for the probability messages to be updated using only summation operations, rather than a combination of summation and product operations, thereby offering the ability to reduce the amount of hardware and/or software resources for decoding.

Abstract: A kinematic coupling includes a male connector (94) and first and second opposed jaws (122, 124.) Each of the jaws is pivotable from a retracted position in which the male connector can be inserted between the jaws and an engaging position in which the jaws prevent withdrawal of the male connector from between the jaws. The male connector is movable between an extended and a retracted position, and is biased towards the retracted position. This provides a positive clamping force when the kinematic coupling is engaged.

Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable medium for directing an antenna for transmission over a two-way satellite communication system via a graphical user interface (GUI), including receiving via the GUI location information associated with the antenna; downloading via the GUI antenna pointing parameters, displaying via the GUI the antenna pointing parameters; and instructing a user via the GUI to selectively point the antenna based upon the downloaded antenna pointing parameters.

Abstract: Described is a composite polymeric system to provide enhanced stimuli-responsiveness. The first aspect provides particles where the particles are made of stimuli-responsive polymer which responds to various stimuli such as temperature and pH change. Incorporated with this particle is a second polymer which in turn is relatively insensitive to stimuli. The invention can be potentially applied to other systems comprising a swellable hydrogel and a nonswellable hydrophobic polymer.

Abstract: This invention is directed to combinations comprising a growth hormone secretagogue, a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said growth hormone secretagogue or said prodrug and an antidepressant, a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said antidepressant or said prodrug and to pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such combinations. Antidepressants within the scope of this invention include norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (e.g., secondary and tertiary amine tricyclics), selective sertraline reuptake inhibitors, agents which are combined norepinephrine/sertraline reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and atypical antidepressants.

Abstract: System and method for serving HTML pages to web browsers for the purpose of administration and configuration. A plurality of instances of WWW servers is provided, with one such instance including a configuration file which is restricted in usage and not alterable by way of any HTML configuration or administration forms. This plurality of instances of internet connection servers is managed by way of a web browser which displays and interacts with a plurality of HTML forms and corresponding common gateway interface binary programs which are provided selectively for creating and deleting instances of servers, associating a configuration file with a server instance, changing server instance start up parameters, and starting, ending, and restarting server instances.

Abstract: The invention is directed to barbituric acid derivatives having inhibitory activity for matrix maetalloproteases comprised of formula (I): pharmaceutical compositions thereof, processes for preparing the derivatives, and methods for treating diseases associated with elevated or uncontrolled levels of matrix metalloprotease activity, e.g., cancer, specifically tumor progression and tumor metastasis, inflammation, or as a method of contraception.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with determining the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules such as proteins. In particular, it is concerned with methods for rapidly determining protein structure by NMR, by providing methods for simplifying NMR spectra using labeled proteins prepared from specifically isotopically labeled amino acids having at least two isotopes of 13C, 15N and 2H in the backbone, and methods for making these labeled proteins, e.g., by cultivation of a microbial culture containing said labeled amino acids.